Executive Coaching for Leaders Stepping Into Bigger Roles

I coach high performers who are moving up.

Some are being groomed for a bigger role. Some just stepped into one. Some have been in the job a few months and are finding that what worked at the last level doesn’t quite work at this one.

In every case, the person is already good. My job is to help them be as effective as they are talented.

Three Kinds of Leaders I Work With

Approaching

They’ve been identified as ready for the next level and the organization is preparing them for it. This is the work that closes the gap before the promotion instead of after.

Arriving

They’ve just stepped into a bigger role and the company wants the transition to land well. Often the highest-return coaching there is, because the habits are still forming.

Adjusting

They’ve been in the larger role a few months and are finding that what worked before doesn’t scale. Usually it shows up as communication, presence, or how they’re landing on people.

I’m an IAF Certified Professional Facilitator and Certified Positive Intelligence Coach with 20 years in the human development field, and I’ve worked with leaders across North America, Europe, and Asia, from Fortune Global 500 companies to 200-person organizations. I’m certified in Korn Ferry 360, Everything DiSC, Thomas-Kilmann, and Positive Intelligence, and I hold a Master of Education from the University of Georgia.

How I Work

I almost always start with a 360 assessment, and I usually do them via interviews.

I personally talk with eight colleagues of my client – their manager, peers, and direct reports. A real conversation surfaces what a survey never will: the specific moments and patterns people notice but rarely say out loud. It all comes back to my client in a themed, confidential report, with nothing attributed to any one person.

What emerges shapes a development plan I build with the client, with input from their manager. From there we meet twice a month over six to twelve months, working on the things the 360 assessment actually surfaced rather than what we assumed going in. The manager stays in the loop throughout, in brief conversations that cover direction and progress but never what’s said in our sessions.

At the end, I survey the same people and ask what changed. You get a real read on the impact, not an impression of it.

Testimonials

“Coaching with Leigh Ann Rodgers has been a transformative journey that fortified my confidence and enhanced my leadership brand. Leigh Ann’s unique talent lies in her sincere and perceptive listening abilities, enabling her to decipher subtle messages and adeptly reframe my approach to challenges. I would highly recommend Leigh Ann to leaders looking to elevate their voice, hone strategic thinking, and craft a personal brand that fuels their ascent in both their personal and professional lives.”

“Leigh Ann Rodgers has been an invaluable guide in my leadership journey over the last three years. Her coaching has empowered me to devise solutions and confidently navigate challenges, reinforcing my belief in my own leadership abilities. Through Leigh Ann’s coaching, I’ve gained a profound understanding of the role of motives, values, and cognitive diversity in team performance, which has significantly enhanced collaboration within my team. Her coaching has also equipped me with essential skills to manage external situations that could impact my group’s performance. I am deeply grateful for Leigh Ann’s transformative coaching; it’s a partnership I wouldn’t trade for anything.”

“At first I didn’t think that I needed ‘coaching’. I was wrong. In fact, I need a lot of coaching, still do. Leigh Ann became my mirror. She helped me see areas that I was impeding my own growth. As my industry has changed I have had to adapt. When our sessions were over I had an entirely new perspective on how to move forward. Leigh Ann worked with me to enhance the skills that I already possessed, but just could not bring to the surface on my own. I needed help and Leigh Ann guided me and helped me get out of my way.”

“Leigh Ann did a magnificent job throughout the 360 feedback and coaching process! She is a highly attentive and thoughtful listener, and her coaching and suggestions were immensely helpful in fine-tuning my approaches to leadership and management. I would strongly recommend her to anyone desiring to grow as a leader!”

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